In the world, the most painful thing is to get drunk and sleep sweetly, but you have to get up and go to work, your brain is dizzy, you feel a vague pain, your spirit is muddy, that kind of pain is very miserable, if it is in normal times, it is a big deal to be late for a few hours, deduct some money, anyway, it is not bad for this salary.

However, today it is not possible, the Son of Heaven wants to hold a spring festival in the suburbs, praying for good weather this year, a bumper harvest, civil and military officials must be present, the consequences of not going, there is no legitimate reason, the consequences are serious, while enjoying various privileges, it is natural to pay a little sacrifice, it is very fair and reasonable, and Han Rui has nothing to complain about.

Washed with cold water, swallowed several bowls of refreshing tonic soup, didn't even sit in the car, and galloped away directly on horseback, the refreshing morning breeze blew on the face, the dew was slightly cool, and the effect of refreshing was more significant.

It's so dangerous, Han Rui quickly joined the team, the author Lang Xiao Deyan glanced at it, didn't say anything, stretched out his hand to signal everyone to follow, and took the lead in stepping out, a group of officials did not dare to slack off, and followed up one after another, civil officials are not military generals, there is no order to prohibit, neat and orderly rules, three or three, two by two, staggered, to put it bluntly, it is a gibberish.

Deliberately a few steps behind, Shangguan Yi asked quietly, "Why is it too late today?" I don't seem to be feeling a little sluggish, so there's nothing wrong with it. ”

"Yesterday, the uncle of the Qian family returned to his hometown and accompanied Qian Feng to get drunk." Han Rui said softly: "It's okay, just blow a gust of wind." ”

patted him on the shoulder, Shangguan Yi sighed slightly, and comforted, but he understood this kind of mood of wanting to raise but not being there.

Silent, thinking for a moment, temporarily putting aside the emotions of longing, Han Rui said: "Brother You Shao, after the Spring Festival is over, can you ask a few colleagues to go out with me." ”

"I'm sure there's no problem, as for the others......" Shangguan Yi asked, "What's the matter?" ”

"The registration department has been printed, so I can't distribute it by myself." Han Rui smiled: "Naturally, I will pull a few people to strengthen my courage and prestige." ”

"Then there's no problem." Shangguan Yi said with a smile, and patted Han Rui on the shoulder again, some things can be tacitly understood, and it will be meaningless to break it, it is better to be alone than to be happy, and it is easy for people to be jealous when they are in the limelight...... All dynasties and dynasties, are based on agriculture, for the spring festival, up to the emperor's ministers, down to the common people, are particularly important, the day is not dawn, the palace gate is open, Li Shimin is wearing a grand crown, deep color, dragon pattern embellishment, full of solemn meaning, followed by the civil and military ministers, all are purple and vermilion robes, tied gold and jade belts, solemnly separated.

The bell ~~~ The bell rang, and the officials of the temple supervision departments of the various provinces of the imperial city flocked from all directions, gathering in a mess, but they quickly stood up, shut up, and kept quiet.

The civil officials were naturally accustomed to it and didn't think there was anything wrong, but some military generals secretly frowned, and when they saw the crooked team, they were very awkward, so they simply looked up at the sky, too lazy to look at it, so as not to feel uncomfortable.

After governing the army for many years, Li Shimin also felt this way, but he finally understood that there was a difference between civil and military, and he couldn't force it, and when he saw the military guard standing upright in the corner, he was much more comfortable, and he also felt that he was almost ready, so he got on the chariot directly, waved his sleeves and ordered.

Woo~~ The horn sounded, followed by the court vocal music of Yonghe atmosphere, the emperor traveled, it must be a mighty scene, there are armored military guards before and after, near the chariot, accompanied by civil and military ministers, and then there are officials below the middle level, from the Suzaku Gate, the monarch and the ministers are guarded by more than 10,000, and the team is extremely powerful.

The court held a spring festival ceremony, must be notified in advance, the residents of the city heard the movement, did not feel strange, some of the early people, also dressed neatly, opened the door, open the foot of the open to watch, if you are lucky, maybe you can witness the appearance of the holy face.

A huge procession marched through the city, out of the Mingde Gate, and went straight to the altar a few miles away, followed by a large number of people who spontaneously accompanied them, and the military guards who guarded the safety of the Son of Heaven saw it, but did not wave their troops to expel them, and let them follow.

There was not much time, and when they arrived at the altar, under the dispatch of several generals, thousands of military guards scattered around the altar to check, and found no danger, so they surrounded it in a circle and became vigilant.

At this time, the civil officials have a place to play, with the fastest speed, according to the highest standards, arrange the altar, almost in the blink of an eye, the empty sacrifice is full of incense and candle wax, three animal sacrifices, and all kinds of messy things, Han Rui can't name things, after checking again and again, and feeling that there is no omission, those ceremonial officials retreated and respectfully invited Li Shimin to take the stage.

Li Shimin signaled, Fang Xuanling ordered to go down, several ministers personally went out, stepped out of the warning and surrounding, came to the people, picked left and right, found more than a dozen older old people, smiled kindly, and prepared to lead them to meet the Son of Heaven.

The problem is that they have never had the opportunity to get in close contact with the emperor in their lives, what is the mood like, you can also imagine that a few people on the spot were panicked, shook their heads and refused, and did not dare to go.

It is worthy of being a minister wearing a deep scarlet official robe, experienced, pleasant face, good words and persuasion, moving with affection, knowing with reason, the sky is falling, the ground is surging with golden lotus, even coaxing and deceiving, plus Li Shimin's reputation, it is not boasted, the people regard him as the son of heaven, and the heart of reverence is more than fear, and after a while, he naturally goes with him.

When they arrived next to the altar, several ministers retreated with a smile, and saw the civil and military ministers with different appearances and noble temperaments, especially Li Shimin, who was dressed in a dragon robe, and his friends came kindly, and more than a dozen old people were at a loss, panicked, and knelt down to salute.

"Please, old man, don't be formal, get up quickly." Li Shimin said in a harmonious voice, stepped forward briskly, and stretched out his hand to help.

Fortunately, the Tang Dynasty followed the Zhou etiquette, the monarch and the minister sat together and discussed the government, often called the subordinates with the word close, the relationship was not harsh, and the treatment of the common people was even more affinity, and like Li Shimin, he often put the people like water, the king is like a boat, the water can carry the boat, and can also overturn the boat.

"Ladies and gentlemen, at the beginning of spring ploughing, are there any difficulties in the township?" Li Shimin smiled gently, and his words and deeds were several times more pleasant than before.

After some panic, the old people slowly calmed down, after all, living at the foot of the imperial city, the knowledge must be far better than that of the foolish people in the poor countryside, and they gradually answered each other, the so-called people are old and refined, what words should be said, what words should be tactful, vague, they probably have a spectrum in their hearts, and they will not talk nonsense.

However, it is not all about singing praises of virtue, after all, in recent years, Li Shimin has made great efforts to govern the country, and the rule of officials is relatively clear, and he knows that after the chaos, the people are overwhelmed, but the implementation is the policy of lightly paying for the meager endowment and recuperation.

After all, compared to the Sui Dynasty, Yang Guang tossed around, making the world miserable, and the people were not able to make a living, and now the Zhenguan era under Li Shimin's rule is called governing the world, and there is nothing wrong with calling it governance, at least, in Han Rui's view, no matter what kind of defects Li Shimin's own moral character has, but the ability to govern the country and the country should not be questioned.

"Your Majesty, the auspicious time has arrived, and the sacrifice has begun." Fang Xuanling reminded softly, Li Shimin nodded slightly, ended the cordial meeting with the old people amicably, and walked to the high platform in the center of the altar.

Bell ~~ Dong ~ ~ Dong ~ ~ Bell and drum sound, like Hong Zhong Da Lu, the court band around the altar, dare not slack off, play seriously, in the sound of ritual music, Li Shimin stood solemnly, facing the East Mountain, kneeling down in clothes, solemnly worshipped, according to the ancient rites, repeated nine times, then stood up, unfolded the sacrificial words, Li Shimin recited aloud.

"Zhou Xuan reigned, has fallen to the ceremony, since modern times, Mi Duo Que, I only inherit the great treasure, the charter allusions, now will be performed thousands of acres in the suburbs, three times pushed in the old system, it is advisable to order a division, the style of the ceremony ......"

Rather than saying the sacrificial words, it is better to say that it is a ploughing edict, Li Shimin finished reciting, burned in the Ding furnace, announced that the spring festival officially kicked off, and the civil and military officials began to get busy, and the red tape was not much described, anyway, from early morning to noon, two or three hours, it was completed.

However, don't think that the spring festival is over like this, in addition to the sacrifice, there are still many activities to continue to be held, whipping spring cattle, cracking mud and burying fields, etc., just small sections, big actions, but Li Shimin personally went to the field to plough the land, and the civil and military officials naturally had to accompany them, this is an indispensable reserved item, no matter what they think in their hearts, at this time, they can only obediently take off their boots and sleeves, and pull out the weeds.

In fact, for these princes and nobles, only at this time of year, there will be such a thing, it is not a bitter thing at all, and even the sword mountain and the sea of fire have broken through, playing a few lumps of mud, what is it, but it is a different kind of fun, when they came to the Yutian Garden, they did not need the emperor's orders, the minister of civil and military affairs, began to take off their robes, rolled up their sleeves, and waited for Li Shimin's instructions.

Moreover, if they are not of a certain level, they are not qualified to participate in this game, such as Han Rui and others, so they obediently stayed on top of Tian Long, holding clothes and hats for others, and listening to orders.

The emperor, the treatment is naturally different, after staying in the imperial garden house for a while, he changed his clothes, wearing a bamboo hat on his head, and straw sandals on his feet, just like ordinary people, but his demeanor and temperament are naturally very different, seeing that everyone has been prepared, Li Shimin smiled, took the farm tool casually, came to the field, and skillfully ploughed and hoeed.

After a while, Li Shimin stopped his hand, frowned and asked, "Where is the prince?" ”

(To be continued)